cells in body

Question 1

Erythrocyte

Answer 1

found in blood; transport oxygen

Question 2

Leukocyte

Answer 2

found in blood; provide protection from infection/ invasion

Question 3

fibroblast

Answer 3

found in connective tissue; make collagen/fibers

Question 4

osteocyte

Answer 4

found in bone; stress detector of bone (decides bone density)

Question 5

keratinocyte

Answer 5

found in the epidermis, hair, skin, nails; makes keratin

Question 6

epithelial cell

Answer 6

serves as barrier (lines and covers)

Question 7

spermatozoon

Answer 7

found in testes; male gamete (sex reproduction in males)

Question 8

oocyte

Answer 8

found in ovaries; female gamete (female reproduction)

Question 9

hepatocyte

Answer 9

found in liver; detoxification and metabolism

Question 10

myocyte

Answer 10

found in muscle; contracts and allows for movement

Question 11

adipocyte

Answer 11

found in adipose tissue (fat); energy storage, insulation, cushion

Question 12

melanocyte

Answer 12

found in epidermis; makes melanin and protects keritoncytes

Question 13

neuron

Answer 13

found in nervous system; communication system (send/receives signals)

Question 14

adult stem cell

Answer 14

found in certain tissues (skin, liver, bone, bone marrow) allows for repair and regeneration of an already formed cell

Question 15

embryonic stem cell

Answer 15

found within the embryo; (less than 9 weeks old) unlimited potential to become cells